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Tuesday, April 20, 2021 (No. 84)

Private Members’ Business

Items in the Order of Precedence

No. 1
M-61 — January 28, 2021 — Mr. Aboultaif (Edmonton Manning) — That:
(a) in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize that,
(i) replacing oil and gas with more environmentally sustainable options is not technologically or economically feasible,
(ii) Canada’s energy needs require the use of oil and gas to heat Canadian homes, schools and hospitals, to propel vehicles, to bring food to Canadian tables, and to produce electricity,
(iii) Canadian oil and natural gas are produced with the highest environmental standards in the world, and domestic producers are global environmental leaders and responsible corporate citizens,
(iv) using Canadian resources creates Canadian jobs,
(v) First Nations involved in Canada’s oil and gas industry experience significant and profound positive economic effects, including higher rates of employment, higher incomes, and improved health and educational attainments,
(vi) tax revenue from the fossil fuel industry is an important contributor to the national treasury, facilitating transfer payments benefitting all Canadians and allowing Canada to afford the social programs all Canadians depend on; and
(b) the House recognize that,
(i) Canada’s oil and gas industry from Western to Atlantic Canada is essential to the well-being of the nation and should be celebrated,
(ii) tax and regulatory barriers limiting the responsible growth of Canada’s oil and gas industry should be removed.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — February 2, 2021
Mr. Soroka (Yellowhead) — March 19, 2021
Mr. Patzer (Cypress Hills—Grasslands) — April 1, 2021
No. 2
C-208 — March 23, 2021 — Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-208, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (transfer of small business or family farm or fishing corporation), as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance without amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — February 19, 2020
Mr. Falk (Provencher) — February 21, 2020
Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland) — February 23, 2020
Mr. Perron (Berthier—Maskinongé) — February 28, 2020
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020
Mrs. Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country) — March 10, 2020
Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon) — March 11, 2020
Mr. d'Entremont (West Nova), Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) and Mr. Lehoux (Beauce) — March 12, 2020
Mr. Kitchen (Souris-Moose Mountain) and Mr. Bragdon (Tobique—Mactaquac) — March 13, 2020
Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman), Ms. Rood (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) and Mr. Duncan (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) — September 23, 2020
Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — September 28, 2020
Mr. Barlow (Foothills) — October 27, 2020
Mr. Steinley (Regina—Lewvan), Mr. Vidal (Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River) and Mr. Motz (Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner) — November 25, 2020
Committee report — presented on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-96.
Report and third reading stages — limited to two sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
No. 3
C-218 — March 26, 2021 — Mr. Waugh (Saskatoon—Grasswood) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-218, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sports betting), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with an amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — February 27, 2020
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — March 2, 2020
Mr. Baldinelli (Niagara Falls) — March 11, 2020
Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — September 28, 2020
Committee report — presented on Friday, March 26, 2021, Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-104.
Report and third reading stages — limited to two sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
No. 4
C-253 — November 23, 2020 — Mrs. Gill (Manicouagan) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology of Bill C-253, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (pension plans and group insurance plans).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — February 5, 2021
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — February 22, 2021
Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — February 23, 2021
No. 5
C-271 — February 19, 2021 — Mr. Marcil (Mirabel) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-271, An Act to amend the Governor General’s Act.
No. 6
M-38 — September 23, 2020 — Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North) — That:
(a) the House (i) recognize that science and research are of critical importance to all Canadians, including, but not limited to, improving the health of Canadians, improving the environment, driving innovation and economic growth, and improving the quality of life of Canadians, (ii) recognize that science and research are more important than ever, as the economic, environmental and social challenges we face are greater, (iii) affirm its commitment to science, research and evidence-informed decision-making;
(b) effective from the beginning of the 44th Parliament, the Standing Orders be amended as follows:
(i) That Standing Order 104(2) be replaced with the following:
“Membership of standing committees.
(2) The standing committees, which shall consist of 10 members, and for which the lists of members are to be prepared, except as provided in section (1) of this standing order, shall be on:
(a) Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics;
(b) Agriculture and Agri-Food;
(c) Canadian Heritage;
(d) Citizenship and Immigration;
(e) Environment and Sustainable Development;
(f) Finance;
(g) Fisheries and Oceans;
(h) Foreign Affairs and International Development;
(i) Government Operations and Estimates;
(j) Health;
(k) Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities;
(l) Indigenous and Northern Affairs;
(m) Industry and Technology;
(n) International Trade;
(o) Justice and Human Rights;
(p) National Defence;
(q) Natural Resources;
(r) Official Languages;
(s) Procedure and House Affairs;
(t) Public Accounts;
(u) Public Safety and National Security;
(v) Science and Research;
(w) the Status of Women;
(x) Transport, Infrastructure and Communities; and
(y) Veterans Affairs.”
(ii) That Standing Order 108(2) be amended by adding after the words “in sections (3)(a), (3)(f), (3)(h)” the following: “, (3)(i)”; and
(iii) That the following subsection be added after Standing Order 108(3)(h):
“Science and Research.
(i) Science and Research shall include, among other matters, the review of and report on all matters relating to science and research, including any reports of the Chief Science Advisor, and any other matter which the House shall, from time to time, refer to the standing committee.”;
(c) the Clerk of the House be authorized to make any required editorial and consequential alterations to the Standing Orders as may be required; and
(d) the Clerk of the House be instructed to print a revised edition of the Standing Orders.
No. 7
C-254 — November 24, 2020 — Mrs. Vignola (Beauport—Limoilou) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Official Languages of Bill C-254, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Official Languages Act and the Canada Business Corporations Act.
No. 8
C-268 — February 18, 2021 — Mrs. Block (Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-268, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (intimidation of health care professionals).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Patzer (Cypress Hills—Grasslands) — February 18, 2021
Mr. Webber (Calgary Confederation) — February 19, 2021
Mr. Falk (Provencher) — February 22, 2021
Ms. Shin (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — February 23, 2021
Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington) — February 25, 2021
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — March 4, 2021
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 26, 2021
No. 9
M-69 — February 17, 2021 — Mr. Bergeron (Montarville) — That, given that the pandemic and the pressure it is putting on public finances has created the urgent need to close the loopholes being taken advantage of by some taxpayers through the use of tax havens, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) amend the Income Tax Act and the Income Tax Regulations to ensure that income that Canadian corporations repatriate from their subsidiaries in tax havens ceases to be exempt from tax in Canada; (b) review the concept of permanent establishment so that income reported by shell companies created abroad by Canadian taxpayers for tax purposes is taxed in Canada; (c) require banks and other federally regulated financial institutions to disclose, in their annual reports, a list of their foreign subsidiaries and the amount of tax they would have been subject to had their income been reported in Canada; (d) review the tax regime applicable to digital multinationals, whose operations do not depend on having a physical presence, to tax them based on where they conduct business rather than where they reside; (e) work toward establishing a global registry of actual beneficiaries of shell companies to more effectively combat tax evasion; and (f) use the global financial crisis caused by the pandemic to launch a strong offensive at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development against tax havens with the aim of eradicating them.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — March 22, 2021
No. 10
M-58 — January 21, 2021 — Mr. Robillard (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin) — That:
(a) the House recognize that gender-based analysis plus (GBA+) is an analytical process that provides a rigorous methodology for assessing systemic inequalities, as well as a means to determine how diverse groups of women, men, and gender diverse people may experience policies, programs and initiatives; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should direct the Department of National Defence to implement GBA+ to meet recruitment and retention targets for under-represented groups.
No. 11
M-62 — February 2, 2021 — Mr. Harris (St. John's East) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should establish a federal dental care plan as soon as possible for Canadian families earning less than $90,000 per year who are not covered by a dental care plan, as an interim measure toward the inclusion of full dental care in Canada’s healthcare system.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — February 3, 2021
Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke), Mr. Blaikie (Elmwood—Transcona), Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), Ms. Collins (Victoria), Mr. Bachrach (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River), Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre), Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay), Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) and Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre) — February 4, 2021
Mr. Duvall (Hamilton Mountain) — February 10, 2021
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — February 22, 2021
No. 12
C-234 — February 18, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Hoback (Prince Albert), seconded by Mr. Lehoux (Beauce), — That Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (home security measures), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland) — February 27, 2020
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020
Debate — one hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 13
C-236 — December 2, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York), seconded by Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West), — That Bill C-236, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (evidence-based diversion measures), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Weiler (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country) — March 10, 2020
Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — July 17, 2020
Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West) — November 23, 2020
Mr. Long (Saint John—Rothesay) — December 1, 2020
Debate — one hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 14
C-226 — December 9, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Thériault (Montcalm), seconded by Ms. Gaudreau (Laurentides—Labelle), — That Bill C-226, An Act to amend the Canadian Multiculturalism Act (non-application in Quebec), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
Debate — one hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 15
C-269 — February 18, 2021 — Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-269, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (prohibition — deposit of raw sewage).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Falk (Provencher) — March 3, 2021
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 26, 2021
No. 16
C-267 — February 17, 2021 — Mr. Duncan (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-267, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (increasing the period of parole ineligibility).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 26, 2021
No. 17
C-210 — April 12, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Webber (Calgary Confederation), seconded by Ms. Rood (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), — That Bill C-210, An Act to amend the Canada Revenue Agency Act (organ and tissue donors), be now read a third time and do pass.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard), Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam), Ms. Damoff (Oakville North—Burlington), Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River), Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), Mr. Benzen (Calgary Heritage), Mr. Plamondon (Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel), Mr. Waugh (Saskatoon—Grasswood), Mr. Morantz (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley), Ms. Sidhu (Brampton South), Ms. Rempel Garner (Calgary Nose Hill), Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West), Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay), Mr. Davidson (York—Simcoe), Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), Mr. Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend), Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) and Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — February 19, 2020
Debate — one hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).
No. 18
C-262 — April 12, 2021 — On or after Tuesday, April 27, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. McLean (Calgary Centre), seconded by Mr. Steinley (Regina—Lewvan), — That Bill C-262, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (capture and utilization or storage of greenhouse gases), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Debate — one hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 19
C-204 — April 13, 2021 — Mr. Davidson (York—Simcoe) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-204, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (final disposal of plastic waste), as reported by the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development with amendments.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — February 21, 2020
Mr. Webber (Calgary Confederation), Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), Mr. Benzen (Calgary Heritage), Mr. Duvall (Hamilton Mountain), Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton), Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), Ms. Collins (Victoria), Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), Mr. Aitchison (Parry Sound—Muskoka), Mr. Waugh (Saskatoon—Grasswood), Ms. Shin (Port Moody—Coquitlam), Mr. Dowdall (Simcoe—Grey), Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), Mr. Saroya (Markham—Unionville), Mr. Barrett (Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes) and Mr. Kelly (Calgary Rocky Ridge) — February 27, 2020
Committee report — presented on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-108.
Report and third reading stages — limited to two sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
No. 20
C-237 — April 13, 2021 — Ms. Sidhu (Brampton South) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-237, An Act to establish a national framework for diabetes, as reported by the Standing Committee on Health with an amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Van Bynen (Newmarket—Aurora) — March 2, 2020
Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — September 28, 2020
Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — October 5, 2020
Mr. Falk (Provencher) and Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — October 30, 2020
Committee report — presented on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-109.
Report and third reading stages — limited to two sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
No. 21
C-220 — April 13, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend), seconded by Mr. Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil), — That Bill C-220, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (bereavement leave), be now read a third time and do pass.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon) — February 27, 2020
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020
Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — October 6, 2020
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — October 20, 2020
Mr. Webber (Calgary Confederation) — November 2, 2020
Mr. Duncan (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) — November 5, 2020
Debate — one hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).
No. 22
C-228 — April 14, 2021 — Mr. Bragdon (Tobique—Mactaquac) — Third reading of Bill C-228, An Act to establish a federal framework to reduce recidivism.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Falk (Provencher) — March 10, 2020
Mrs. Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster) — March 13, 2020
Mr. Motz (Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner) — March 16, 2020
Mr. Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles) — April 3, 2020
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — April 23, 2020
Mr. Blaney (Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis) — April 29, 2020
Mr. Uppal (Edmonton Mill Woods) — July 13, 2020
Ms. Shin (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — July 16, 2020
Mrs. Vecchio (Elgin—Middlesex—London), Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland) and Mrs. Kusie (Calgary Midnapore) — November 2, 2020
Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot) — November 4, 2020
Debate — one hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).
No. 23
C-233 — April 14, 2021 — On or after Thursday, April 29, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville), seconded by Mr. Falk (Provencher), — That Bill C-233, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sex-selective abortion), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Falk (Provencher) — February 28, 2020
Mrs. Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster) — March 11, 2020
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 26, 2021
Debate — one hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 24
C-272 — April 15, 2021 — On or after Friday, April 30, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. May (Cambridge), seconded by Ms. Khalid (Mississauga—Erin Mills), — That Bill C-272, An Act to Amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance or repair), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.
Debate — one hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 25
C-219 — April 16, 2021 — On or after Monday, May 3, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), seconded by Mr. Schmale (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock), — That Bill C-219, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sexual exploitation), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020
Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — September 28, 2020
Debate — one hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 26
C-265 — April 19, 2021 — On or after Tuesday, May 4, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. DeBellefeuille (Salaberry—Suroît), seconded by Ms. Chabot (Thérèse-De Blainville), — That Bill C-265, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (illness, injury or quarantine), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — February 23, 2021
Statements by Speaker regarding royal recommendation — March 22 and April 15, 2021 (See Debates).
Debate — one hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).

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